Prepare against Vejas Cepauskas
Lithuania · World #69,947 classical · FIDE ID 12856037
When preparing against Vejas Cepauskas, expect 1.Nf3 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 42 games by Vejas Cepauskas, covering Jun 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vejas Cepauskas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vejas Cepauskas before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,821 | 1,824 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,903 | 1,903 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,890 | 1,904 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 14 | 8 | 20 | 33.3% |
| As White | 20 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vejas Cepauskas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vejas Cepauskas's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 12 | 60.0% | 54.2% |
| e4 | 7 | 35.0% | 21.4% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 60% of White games, 54.2% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Cepauskas usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Cepauskas usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Cepauskas usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 21.4% score
- …c6 (29% of these games) — Cepauskas usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Cepauskas usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Cepauskas usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 90.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 18.8% |
Vejas Cepauskas's chess games
All 42 games by Vejas Cepauskas in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2023 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 14 wins, 8 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| E68 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E65 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Svetlana Pritulina | 1,939 | XXII chess festival. Baltija Cup 2026 | Open B (U2400) | A22 |
| Jun 2026 | Motiejus Vaitiekunas | 1,906 | XXII chess festival. Baltija Cup 2026 | Blitz I (open D1) | A08 |
| Aug 2026 | Dobromir Kincl | 1,839 | Olomouc Chess Summer 2026 | E - Rapid | A05 |
| Aug 2026 | Pavel Travnicek | 1,824 | Olomouc Chess Summer 2026 | E - Rapid | A04 |
| Aug 2026 | Marcin Pozniak | 1,769 | Olomouc Chess Summer 2026 | E - Rapid | A22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LTU 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,773 |
| XXII chess festival. Baltija Cup 2026 | Blitz I (open D1) | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,024 |
| Olomouc Chess Summer 2026 | E - Rapid | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,962 |
| Klaipeda Sea Open A 20th | 2023 | 5 | 1 | 1,151 |
| 2026 m. Lietuvos jaunių šachmatų čempionatai (BM10 - BM18) | 2026 | 5 | 4 | 1,957 |
| XXII chess festival. Baltija Cup 2026 | Blitz II (open D2) | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,768 |
| XXII chess festival. Baltija Cup 2026 | Open B (U2400) | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,884 |
| 42nd Plunge Open B | 2023 | 3 | 0 | 863 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vejas Cepauskas's chess games?
42 games by Vejas Cepauskas, from Jun 2023 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Vejas Cepauskas has played.
What does Vejas Cepauskas play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Vejas Cepauskas opens with 1.Nf3 (60% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vejas Cepauskas answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Vejas Cepauskas play as White?
As White, Vejas Cepauskas's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vejas Cepauskas play as Black?
As Black, Vejas Cepauskas most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Vejas Cepauskas's FIDE rating?
Vejas Cepauskas is currently rated 1,821 in classical chess, 1,903 in rapid and 1,890 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,824 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Vejas Cepauskas played?
Our database contains 42 games by Vejas Cepauskas, covering Jun 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 8 draws, 20 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vejas Cepauskas?
42 games by Vejas Cepauskas reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.